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Snapping turtle sighting

Posted by Linda Auker,
North Country explorer from Altoona, Pennsylvania
June 4, 2015

I was taking an evening walk near my home, when I slowed down to admire the marshy area along the road. I was about ready to pick up the pace when I saw this turtle near the side of the road. I grabbed my phone and took a few pictures. She stayed still but kept an eye on me as I took her picture from a safe distance. On my way back from my walk, about 10 minutes later, the turtle was in the same place and hadn't moved.

Comments

Claire Burkum

Nice shot! Look at all the algae on her shell. Wow!

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Erika Barthelmess

Let the egg laying commence!

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